Wireless Electronic Circuit Breaker for Direct Mobile Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote circuit breaker control systems lack the capability for individual circuit breakers to receive and respond to control signals directly from mobile apps, requiring a separate controller to manage communication and control operations, which can be limiting in emergency situations where manual access is hazardous or impossible.
Innovation Solution
An electronic circuit breaker system equipped with a microprocessor, wireless communication circuit, and relay that can receive control signals from a native mobile app via cellular, Wi-Fi, and low-range antennas, allowing direct remote control of the circuit breaker through a mobile app, enabling safe and efficient operation from a distance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a separate controller is used to manage communication and control operations, then the system can achieve remote control capability, but the device complexity increases and manual access becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the circuit breaker functionality with wireless communication capabilities (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) and control logic into a single integrated device. The circuit breaker unit itself contains the microprocessor, wireless communication circuit, and relay control mechanisms, eliminating the need for separate external controllers and reducing system complexity while maintaining remote control capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless communication components are integrated into the circuit breaker, then direct remote control is enabled, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The circuit breaker is designed as a multi-functional device that combines traditional circuit protection capabilities with modern wireless communication and remote control features. By integrating Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular communication modules along with a microprocessor control unit, the device can perform both local circuit breaking functions and remote monitoring/control operations, making it adaptable to various deployment scenarios without requiring multiple separate devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple antenna types are integrated for different communication protocols, then communication versatility is improved, but the device size and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple types of antennas (Wi-Fi antenna, Bluetooth antenna, and cellular antenna) within the compact housing of the circuit breaker unit. These diverse communication interfaces are consolidated into a single device architecture, allowing the circuit breaker to communicate through multiple protocols simultaneously or selectively based on availability, thereby enhancing communication versatility without requiring separate external communication devices.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe and efficient remote control of electrical loads, protecting technicians and allowing control during emergencies or situations where physical access is not feasible, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic, by allowing circuit breakers to be turned on or off using a mobile app.
Implementation Method 1
a relay connected to the power supply circuit, wherein the relay is configured to receive the trigger signal from the microprocessor and generate a magnetic force to turn the circuit breaker ON or OFF based on the control signal
Data Source
AI summary
A remotely controlled electronic circuit breaker including wireless communication circuit which receives control signals from a mobile app. A power-management module is configured to switch a circuit ON or OFF based on the control signal. A method for remotely controlling an electronic circuit comprises receiving, by an electronic circuit breaker, a control signal from a native mobile app, and activating a relay to switch a circuit ON or OFF based on the control signal. A system for remotely controlling an electronic circuit, comprises a smart communication device including a native mobile app for controlling the electronic circuit and an electronic circuit breaker wirelessly connected to receive at least one control signal from the smart communication device, and switch the electronic circuit breaker ON or OFF based on the control signal.